CREDIT FLEXIBILITY
STUDENT PROPOSAL APPLICATION
2021-22
Credit Flexibility Flow Chart
Step 1
Identify desired credit flex course work, rationale, resources and possible academic support teacher.2
Complete Interest Form and submit to school counselor by specified deadline.11/1/2021 for spring semester or 5/1/2022 for fall semester.
3
Meet with school counselor to consult and discuss benefits, risks, options, suitability,expectations, impact on graduation requirements, athletic eligibility, etc.
4
If after consultation, student wishes to pursue Credit Flex student may meet with academic support teacher/school coordinator/counselor for help with application and individual proposal development.5
Complete application and paperwork and obtain all required signatures.ATHLETES: Understand NCAA/OHSSA eligibility requirements. Complete and submit Athletic Waiver.
6
Submit completed application to the building coordinator by the deadline.7
Receive approval and begin coursework. ORMake requested revisions and resubmit application
8
Meet with academic support teacher and counselor before the drop deadline, and check in at least quarterly or as mutually agreed by the student and Content Certified Teacher and counselor.9
Document meetings and check in and continue coursework.10
Complete work and schedule exam/presentation by the deadline.11
Take exam/complete exam and demonstration expectations/present individual proposal.CREDIT FLEXIBILITY – STUDENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Students are expected to submit a detailed description of their project and attach it to their application. Students
are expected to design their individual proposal around the state standards set for the course. The goal of the
description is to provide a detailed outline of how the student will master course state standards and course
content.
Proposals should be typed, double spaced, detailed and concise
. All Individual Proposals are
expected to follow the format below and provide detailed answers to the questions.
1.
Student Information
: Name, Student ID, Current School, Current Grade, Graduation Year
2.
Course Information
: Course Title, Desired Credit Value and Credit Type
3.
Rationale for Credit Flexibility
: Why has the student chosen this course for Credit Flexibility? How
will the learning be different through this experience versus the traditional setting? How does this
option connect to student’s life and/or larger world?
4.
Learning Goals
: What does the student expect to learn from this project? What essential questions will
guide this project? How is the learning aligned with the state and Westlake High School required
learning standards for the course (include the specific learning standards)? (For district courses the
student must prove and clearly define the link between their plan and the district curriculum)
5.
Action Plan
: What is the planned instructional method? How will the student go about meeting their
learning goals? Where will the learning and related activities take place? What specific activities and
actions will be taken throughout the project? What resources will be used to complete the project?
6.
Progress Monitoring & Demonstration of Learning:
How often will the student and teacher of
record communicate? How will the student work with the Teacher of Record to monitor and support
progress? How will the student document their learning? How will the student demonstrate mastery of
learning goals?
7.
Assessment and Grading:
How will the student's learning be assessed? How will the grade be
determined? What evidence/documentation will be used to support the grade determination
8.
Timeline/Schedule:
How will the student manage their time? What time of day/days per week, etc.
will be devoted to the Credit Flexibility project? How much total time (in hours) will be devoted to the
project? What portions of the project are expected to be completed by when?
9.
Other:
Other related information or detail.
Academic Support Teacher Agreement:
Each individual proposal will require a content certified teacher
(CTT). The CTT must agree to work with the student and monitor student’s progress throughout the project.
They must also document and determine a final grade and/or be a part of the final grade determination
committee. As a reminder, the CTT must:
•
have at least a bachelor’s degree,•
have a certificate/license that is appropriate to the teaching assignment,•
be able to demonstrate subject area expertise in the core academic subjects they teach, andCREDIT FLEXIBILITY – STUDENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
WHS STUDENTS: 2021-2022 Credit Flex Applications will be accepted between September 1st – November 1st (for the spring semester) and March 1st –May 1st (for the summer or fall semester). No applications will be accepted after 11/1/21 for spring
semester or 5/1/22 for fall semester. Summer proposals will also need to be submitted by 5/1/22.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Date Application Submitted to WHS Counselor:
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Student name (print): ________________________________________ Student ID: ____________________ Current Grade: ______________ Graduation Year: ____________ Counselor: ____________________ Student Phone #: ______________________________ Student Email: _____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________ Phone #______________________________________ Other Information: Please circle yes or no to the following:
Are you on an IEP, 504, or Intervention Plan? YES NO Do you receive English Second Language services? YES NO Have you passed all End-of- Course exams or are remediation free with ACT or
SAT scores? YES NO
Do you intend to use Credit Flex for athletic eligibility? YES NO Are you identified as gifted and have a written education plan (WEP) in place? YES NO
COURSE INFORMATION
Proposed Course Title: __________________________________ Proposed Credit Value: 0.25 0.5 1.0 Grading Option: Letter grade Pass/Fail
Proposed Length of Course: Semester 1 Semester 2 Full Academic Year Summer Proposed Credit Type:
□English □ Mathematics □Social Studies □Science □World Language □Technology □Health □ Fine Arts □Physical Education □Other _______________________________________ Delivery Method: Description of how the student will learn required content? Check all that apply.
□ Independent Study (IS) □ Computer as Instructor (CI) † □ Face to Face Classroom Instruction (FF)
□ Online (OL) Provider: ___________________________ Web Address ________________________________________
□ Other Delivery Method not specifically covered (OT): ______________________________________________________
Rationale for Credit Flexibility option and related selections above: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC SUPPORT TEACHER INFORMATION
Each student is expected to have a content certified teacher (CCT) who will monitor student progress and be the teacher of record towards Credit Flex completion. The CCT is expected to: have at least a bachelor’s degree, have a certificate/license that is
appropriate to the teaching assignment, be able to demonstrate subject area expertise in the core academic subjects they teach, and be highly qualified/effective in the core academic subject for high school credits requested.
Name of CCT (content certified teacher)
Teacher Name ____________________________________ Area of Certification: ______________________
Employer ______________________________________
or Westlake City School DistrictCREDIT FLEXIBILITY – STUDENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY – STUDENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Student and parent/guardian initials and signatures required.
Student Parent
It is understood that any grade earned through credit flexibility will be treated as a permanent grade on a student’s transcript.
The student will hold primary responsibility for the overall success of the course and be expected to allocate and manage their time in working towards course completion.
Failure to successfully complete Credit Flexibility requirements may result in an F on the student’s final transcript.
The student will be expected to independently fulfill the work required to complete the course by agreed upon due dates. Failure to complete could result in a failing grade.
Using credit flexibility for core coursework may affect a student’s ability to pass the state mandated assessments (AIR end-of-course, ACT or SAT) and graduate.
The student will be expected to identify a Teacher of Record who will monitor progress towards Credit Flex completion and grade determination.
The student will be expected to update parents and their Teacher of Record regarding their progress. The student’s teacher and/or other school authorities have the right to cancel the credit flexibility option if the student does not regularly meet progress monitoring deadlines to complete the course.
IB coursework is not available for the credit flexibility program.
Weighted grade eligibility will be determined based on the rigor and thoroughness of the educational experience.
The student has the right to appeal refusal of an application or being withdrawn from his/her credit flexibility option.
Credit Flexibility may impact a student’s athletic eligibility during high school and/or collegiate career. It is the student’s responsibility to show quarterly progress to the Teacher of Record and ensure flexible credits earned are OHSSA eligible.
Credit Flexibility does not meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
Met with the school counselor and fully understand the potential impact and requirements of the CF process.
Have received and understand the Individual Proposal Guidelines.
REQUIRED SIGNATURES:
The student is expected to get all required signatures.
Printed Name
Signature
Date
Student Applicant
Parent/Guardian
Academic Support Teacher
Counselor
Principal
Academic Services Representative
For Building Review Team TO BE FULLY COMPLETED
Application Approved: Yes No Rationale: ____________________________________________________ CCS approved course? Yes No Course Name ___________________________ Course # ___________ Credit Value: .25 .5 1.0 AST HQT/Certification _______________________________________
Grade Option: Letter Grade Pass/Fail Accommodations: IEP 504 ESL GT Exam Date: _______________ Exam location: _______________ To be Administered by: _____________ Approval and Exam Confirmation Provided (Date and Method: ______________________________________ Course added to schedule on: ____________________ By: ________________________________________
For District Review Team
EMIS Subject Code: ____________________________ EMIS Core Area of Credit: __________________ TOR HQT Verification
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY – STUDENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
CONTENT CERTIFIED TEACHER AGREEMENT
Student Name _________________________________________ Student ID ____________________
School _______________________________________________ Grade ________________________
Thank you for agreeing to serve as a Content Certified Teacher. Due to the independent nature of Credit Flexibility, it is important for students to have the support of caring educators. For core academic courses, the CTT must be highly effective/qualified. As the CCT you agree to:
• Allow the student to meet with you periodically to discuss and support the student’s independent progress in completing work, meeting goals and successfully learning material. The frequency of these support meetings must be mutually agreed upon by both student and CCT.
• Sign the CF Student Progress log.
• Administer and grade the course exam or demonstration with the support of department of Academic Services and/or principals (as needed) to determine a final grade.
• Enter the student’s quarterly (required for student athletes) and/or final grade into Power School within the district’s specified grading window.
It is the responsibility of the student to do the work to succeed in the plan. The student is also expected to schedule the exam or presentation dates along with the academic support meetings on mutually agreed upon dates and times. The CCT may provide feedback and advice during these meetings. Academic support meetings may occur face-to-face, by phone, email or other agreed upon communication methods and should not pose an undue burden on the teacher.
Students are expected to complete work and their individual presentations independently. The CCT evaluates the student’s demonstration of knowledge to determine a final grade for the course along with the support of district administrators (as needed). Contact and communication with the support teacher is to be documented by the student on the attached Student Progress log and signed by the CCT prior to the scheduled presentation or exam. If the student does not complete all elements in the plan or is not successful in demonstrating the knowledge and skills needed, then the student will not earn the credit.
Please check each box as applicable:
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I agree to serve as the Content Certified Teacher for the above student for the following: Course _______________________________ Credit Value ___________________CF Type & Date: □ Exam and Demo: Date ________ □ Individual Proposal Presentation: Date: _________
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I verify that I am a highly effective/qualified teacher (core course) and can support and evaluate this student’s progress and demonstration of learning.□
I am a CCT.Desired level of CCT Curriculum Support: □ ongoing □ grade determination □ no support needed
Content Certified Teacher Name (print)_____________________________________________________________
Certification Area(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
CCT Email ____________________________________________________________________________________